ABIGAIL CHARLES
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Registered Nurse with acute care experience and clinical leadership as a Clinical Coordinator. Coordinates a 30-bed orthopedic unit while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized, high-quality patient care. Advocates for patient safety and effective staffing, leveraging strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator - Orthopedics
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and support staff with complex patient situations, prioritization, and clinical decision-making.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care.
- Advocated for staffing levels that enhanced patient safety, quality care, and improved patient outcomes.
- Appointed Clinical Coordinator for demonstrating leadership, clinical expertise, teamwork, and effective interpersonal skills.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted detailed assessments, administered medications, monitored clinical status, educated patients, and coordinated care to enhance patient safety and recovery.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to postoperative and medically complex patients, ensuring optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, wound care, mobility, and discharge needs, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to care protocols.
- Assess changes in patient condition and communicate findings appropriately to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, IL01-2023
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Care Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Clinical Judgment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- EPIC documentation
- Staff advocacy
- Patient Advocacy
Certifications Honors
CMSRN | 3× DAISY Award Recipient | Skin Resource Nurse Champion
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator - Orthopedics
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY